Some see the movie or read the book "Fight Club" and think of it as just entertainment. Others see it and think of it as an eye-opener to a new, real way of life. This is not a means to start a real life Project Mayhem, this is just taking the good of Tyler's work and making it a reality for those of us who could really benefit from the beauty of Fight Club.

Steps

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Understand the reasoning of Fight Club. Fight Club is not about violence or hatred as most would think. Fight Club is about releasing your angers and stress; about fighting your problems; about going against normalcy and the safe little bubble you have become accustomed to living in. Fight Club is a way to fight your problems and find your masculinity. The concept of Fight Club is not something you can explain; it is something you must find for yourself, so if you have not read the book or seen the movie you should watch/read it - really watch/read it - and then analyze what it means to you.

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Learn the rules of Fight Club. You can always alter them to your own Fight Club's needs but here is the rules Tyler had come up with in the book and movie as a guide to help you with your Fight Club rules. Use these rules as a basis but don't be afraid to modify them based on your wants, needs, and safety.

You do not talk about Fight Club

You do NOT TALK about Fight Club

If someone says stop, goes limp, or taps out, the fight is over

Two guys to a fight

One fight at a time

No shirts, no shoes

Fights will go on as long as they have to

If this is your first night at Fight Club you have to fight

Fight Club will always be free (a rule added later in the novel)

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Find a place to host your Fight Club. You must keep it on private property and hidden from the public eye so that the authorities cannot interfere. This will probably mean the basement or backyard of your house.

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Decide on a day that works for you and stick to it. Do the same with the amount of people you allow into your Fight Club.

Community Q&A

I have a disabled veteran who wants to join my Fight Club. Should I allow it?

wikiHow Contributor

How disabled is this disabled veteran? You should carefully evaluate whether that individual's disabilities could unduly endanger him in a fight situation. Also, you're not doing him any favors if you let him join out of pity: make sure he'll really be an asset to the club.

You could if you wanted to, because it is your fight club, but you would be going against the last rule of Fight Club, which is that Fight Club will always be free. You should also be aware that charging admission for what is already a highly illegal activity adds another layer of risk.

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Warnings

Although it is a Fight Club keep in mind safety precautions. Always have a first aid kit on hand, make sure someone is trained to use it, and always have a plan in the event of serious injury or even death.

Fighting is a risky activity that carries the potential for serious harm and injury. Be sure that everyone understands that.

It's highly illegal to operate or be involved in a fight club in America

Remember to keep it within Fight Club. Do not create a real life Project Mayhem! That just creates too many problems and there is no need for that kind of risk and chaos.